Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in New Albany

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodMexicanPizzeria

Regions

Louisville

Neighbourhoods

ButchertownDowntown LouisvilleEast Market St - NuLuFrankfort Ave - Crescent HillGermantownHighlands - Bardstown Rd / Taylorsville Rd

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for fine wines

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral washroomWheelchair access

28 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Outcast Fish & Oyster Bar restaurant

1. Outcast Fish & Oyster Bar

4.8

Exceptional(291)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • New Albany

Booked 9 times today

Welcome to Outcast Fish + Oyster Bar, a must-visit dining destination located in the heart of downtown historic New Albany, Indiana! Our restaurant is known for its casual yet sophisticated atmosphere, where guests can relax and enjoy the freshest seafood and oysters in town. As you enter the restaurant, you'll immediately notice the elegant yet rustic decor, with exposed brick walls, wooden beams and soft lighting creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The Raw Bar adds to the excitement, as you watch our talented chefs prepare your meal with care and precision. Our menu features a wide selection of seafood dishes, from classic OC Shrimp Po'Boy to Octopus Escabeche, Hamachi Crudo and more. But our real specialty is oysters- we source the finest, freshest oysters from around the world and serve them raw or cooked to perfection, paired with expertly crafted cocktails or wine. Why not join us tonight? We look forward to welcoming you soon!

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2. Board and You Bistro & Wine Bar

4.9

Exceptional(1572)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bistro • New Albany

Booked 11 times today

Board & You Bistro and Wine Bar features hand-crafted dishes coupled with custom cocktails and premier wine listings. Board & You Bistro puts the customer experience at the forefront. Our attention to detail when it comes to genuine hospitality will be an experience in and of itself. Our menu has been crafted for those with finer tastes, an interest in masterfully crafted entrees, all while maintaining a very affordable price. Our small plates will include a charcuterie board created with the finest cured meats & cheese from around the world. Our entrees are equally delicious with dishes made for any type of diner. Our desserts are for you to indulge & end your meal on a delightful note. Our cocktails & wine list was created by professionals and experts in their field. Enjoy your experience!

A photo of Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Louisville restaurant

3. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Louisville

4.9

Exceptional(7193)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Downtown Louisville

Booked 97 times today

The first & only steakhouse of its kind in the Louisville area, Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse serves only dry-aged USDA prime beef. While steak is the foundation of the menu, Jeff Ruby's promises to please seafood lovers as well with its raw/sushi bar & seafood entrees.Jeff Ruby regulars will be pleased to know that their favorite signature items from the Cincinnati restaurants will be well represented in Louisville. The bone-in filet, the 7 cheese baked macaroni, creamed spinach, truffle flake, & of course Jeff Ruby's secret recipe cheesecake are all staples of the Louisville menu.Styled after the great NY steakhouses of the 1930s & '40s, Jeff Ruby's promises to be as pleasing visually as it is to the palate. French art-deco design, plush mohair upholstery, hand-selected antique furniture, and cinematic crystal chandeliers anchored by a 1950s-era antique are featured in the Starz series Magic City and the 32-foot wall of wine.

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4. Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(2650)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Louisville

Booked 48 times today

Repeal is Whiskey Row’s only oak-fired steakhouse, located at the birthplace of J.T.S. Brown & Sons Bourbon Company in Louisville. A stylish departure from a traditional steakhouse, Repeal uses a wood-fired grill stoked daily with reclaimed American Oak bourbon barrels. Repeal is a tribute to the Repeal of Prohibition – a place to see, be seen and celebrate the rich tradition of the building in which it resides.Now serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

5. The Last Refuge

4.5

Awesome(109)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • West Louisville

Booked 30 times today

Join us at The Last Refuge for a first look into Kentucky's High Church of Bourbon. Enjoy a sneak peek of our beautiful craft cocktails, featuring Bob Dylan's Heaven's Door Bourbon, accompanied with small plates and shareable pizzas. View our one-of-a-kind event space, located in a historic church adorned with original stained-glass windows and ornate woodwork from 1880. Cool off on our shaded patio and sip on a cocktail while listening to live music. Don't forget to follow us on social media @lastrefugeky to get the latest updates on our Grand Opening and launch of our incredible bourbon bar, featuring an 800-bottle whiskey portfolio! The Last Refuge is a 21+ establishment, persons under the age of 21 will not be admitted.

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6. Porch Kitchen & Bar

4.5

Awesome(866)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown Louisville

Booked 32 times today

Serving comfort food and a soulful experience, Porch Kitchen & Bar is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner & weekend brunch.

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7. Monk's Road Boiler House

4.6

Exceptional(166)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Louisville

Booked 9 times today

At Monk's Road Boiler House, our mission is to provide an exceptional dining experience that seamlessly blends the rich heritage of bourbon with the finest culinary artistry. We are dedicated to offering exquisite prime steaks, fresh seafood, and homemade pastas, all crafted with the highest quality ingredients and innovative techniques. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence, authenticity, and hospitality, we aim to create memorable moments for our guests, celebrate the culture of bourbon, and positively impact our community.

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8. Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar

4.5

Awesome(1554)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Regional American (Southern) • Downtown Louisville

Booked 30 times today

Nestled in Louisville's historic Whiskey Row, Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar masterfully blends traditional Southern fare with fresh seafood in a restored 1870s building. Now serving breakfast daily, start your morning with locally roasted coffee and Southern classics like Kentucky Derby Hot Browns. Our scratch kitchen serves Memphis-style BBQ, house-smoked meats, and fresh oysters, alongside Kentucky's largest bourbon collection—over 2,500 bourbon, rye, and whiskey expressions, including exclusive barrel-aged selections from local distillers. From baby back ribs to daily-sourced seafood, we offer a distinctive fusion of land and sea. The warm, exposed-brick atmosphere, with bourbon barrel accents, pays homage to Louisville's whiskey heritage. Steps from the KFC Yum! Center, Doc Crow's provides authentic Southern hospitality in Bourbon Country. Whether you're an early bird, bourbon enthusiast, or visiting food lover, our award-winning menu makes every meal memorable.

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9. The Troll Pub Under the Bridge

4.4

Awesome(1038)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Louisville

Booked 14 times today

The Troll Pub opened on October 19th 2011, underneath the 2nd Street Bridge in a 135 year old space directly next to the YUM Center on historic Whiskey Row. The Troll Pub is a subterranean retreat that features a Gastro-pub style menu with a wide selection of great tasting food items, craft beer, local artwork, and an overall atmosphere unique to Louisville. We are just blocks from the Louisville Convention Center and only steps away from many of the hottest attractions and hotels situated downtown. Just look for the Troll on the corner of 2nd and Washington, he will show you the way.

A photo of Sway - Hyatt Regency Louisville restaurant

10. Sway - Hyatt Regency Louisville

4.0

Excellent(409)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Southern) • Downtown Louisville

Booked 4 times today

Located on the lobby level of the Hyatt Regency Louisville in Downtown Louisville Kentucky, Sway opened on April 19th, 2012, featuring our unique farm to fork concept, as well as an open air restaurant, and an inviting patio putting you in the action on 4th Street. Located Across from the entertainment venue of 4th Street Live you can experience a great meal and some drinks before enjoying the nightlife offered at one of the many "hot spots" it has to offer. Please call us at 502-217-6028 for reservations for parties larger than 6.

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